nounpl: detainees (already plural form; singular: detainee)
detidos
1. persons held in custody or kept from proceeding, especially by legal authority; prisoners held temporarily
The detainees were held at the police station pending trial.
Os detidos foram mantidos na delegacia de polícia até o julgamento.
2. individuals arrested or confined, often without formal charges in military or security contexts
International organizations monitored the treatment of detainees during the conflict.
Organizações internacionais monitoraram o tratamento dos detidos durante o conflito.
In Brazil, the term 'detidos' is commonly used in legal, police, and news contexts to refer to individuals arrested or held by authorities. The distinction between 'detido' (temporarily held) and 'preso' (formally imprisoned) is important in Brazilian law. In the USA, 'detainees' often appears in contexts involving immigration enforcement, military detention, and human rights discussions. The term has become especially prevalent in international media and human rights organizations' reports.
NYC Slang
perps (perpetrators) or lockup (in reference to where they're held)
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